How to Use a Canon AE-1 Lens on a Canon EOS Rebel

Attach Canon AE-1 lenses to your new Canon EOS Rebel with a compatible adapter.

If you have a newer Canon EOS Rebel digital SLR camera, and have older Canon AE-1 lenses, you can attach a compatible Canon AE-1 lens adapter and use the older lenses.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Canon AE-1 lens adapter

1. Purchase a compatible Canon AE-1 lens adapter that will attach to your Canon EOS Rebel digital-SLR camera. You can find lens adapters at most reputable online retailers such as Newegg or Amazon and online photography retailers such as Wolf Camera and B&H Photo (see Resources).

2. Attach the Canon AE-1 lens adapter to the Canon EOS Rebel and insert the Canon AE-1 lens into the opening of the camera. Make sure you insert the lens with the red dots matching up.

3. Twist the lens clockwise until you hear a "click" noise, which means the lens is secure within the adapter.

4. Power on the Canon EOS Rebel and press the shutter button to test out your new lens.

References

• Make The Photo: How to use a classic manual lens on your DSLR camera
• Canon: EOS Rebel T3i

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish